M 6

Report a traffic violation

Prerequisites

• The accusation is understandable.
• The details of the crime are complete.
• You have at least one good photo of the violation.
  • No uninvolved persons can be seen in the photos.
  • No license plates of uninvolved vehicles can be seen in the photos.
• When reporting, you provide your name and contact details.

Documents required

• Photos and other evidence proving the offense

Please note

If you have any further questions, please also refer to the information on the Fines Office's homepage (see "Links" section).

If you intentionally provide false information in your report or falsely accuse someone, this can have serious legal consequences. You will then be committing a criminal offense. If you knowingly or carelessly make a false report, you could be required to pay the costs of the proceedings and the expenses of the person concerned.

If your report leads to an administrative offence procedure, you must expect that your name will be mentioned and you may have to testify as a witness.

Deadlines

Traffic violations are subject to a statute of limitations. This is usually three months from the day the offense was committed. If no proceedings are initiated within this period, the violation can no longer be prosecuted.

Procedure

• You submit your report to the responsible authority. This can be done online using the online service provided or by post.
• The responsible authority will check your report.
• If the evidence is sufficient, the competent authority will open proceedings and, if necessary, obtain further information.
• If the violation is confirmed, the driver concerned will generally receive a fine.
• The driver can appeal against the fine. If the appeal is accepted, a new procedure may be initiated.

Processing time

Processing time varies depending on the individual case.

Fees

No

Legal remedies

This is a report by you. No legal remedy is provided.

Legal basis

§ 46 Paragraph 1 of the Law on Administrative Offences (OWiG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/owig_1968/__46.html


§ 47 of the Law on Administrative Offences (OWiG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/owig_1968/__47.html


§ 158 Paragraph 1 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (StPO)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stpo/__158.html